High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Pratt Lane, Shipley, BD18 2ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is a primary school in Shipley for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 8th of 12 primary schools in Shipley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2019, report published 11 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 June 2024
This school has high aspirations for its pupils. Staff teach pupils to treat each other with care and kindness. The school's ambition for its pupils is evident through the curriculum they are taught. Pupils follow clear and consistent routines. They feel and are safe. Relationships in school are strong. Pupils trust adults to help them with any problems. As one pupil said about teachers, 'If you have a problem, they will be there to help you.' Pupils move around and through the school calmly and with purpose. Pupils who find it difficult to self-regulate their behaviour are skilfully supported by staff who understand their needs well. Pupils develop positive learning behaviours. Staff use consistent strategies in lessons to develop these behaviours. These behaviours give pupils the best chance of being successful in their learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified and well supported. Pupils enjoy their learning. They speak confidently about their learning in different subjects. Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. The school provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities that pupils benefit from attending.
What the school should improve
- The school does not always know where there are gaps in some pupils' reading knowledge in key stage 2. This means that teaching is not always matched closely to pupils' needs. The school should ensure that it identifies and addresses the gaps in pupils' reading knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
311 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Low Ash Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Frizinghall Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Ray
- Phone
- 01274584068
- Address
- Pratt Lane, Shipley, BD18 2ES
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 142582
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.